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Does Crown Rust in Oats Cause Problems for Livestock?
When wet, cool conditions predominate in the spring, crop producers may have to deal with crown rust in oats. When this crop disease is abundant, questions from livestock producers arise. Could crown rust in oats harm livestock if it’s present on pasture or in hay?
Fall Noxious Weed Control
Fall weed control can give the best weed control, but it also can be a poor time. If the noxious weeds were sprayed or clipped earlier this summer, and there is good weed growth now, this would be an excellent time to spray these weeds and get a good kill.
2024 4-H Camp Policies and Releases
View Policies and Releases for 2024 4-H camps and conferences.
Knowing the Soil Types in Your Fields Can Increase Weed Control
As soil temperatures increase, many farmers are beginning to plant crops and start preemergent weed control. Learn the important role that soil type can play in getting the most out of preemergence herbicide applications.
Salvaging Drought-Stressed Small Grains
South Dakota producers often must consider whether to abandon plans to harvest small grain as a cash crop and pivot to harvesting as forage. Learn some factors to keep in mind when evaluating salvage options.
Be on the Lookout: Medusahead
Grassland managers are encouraged to be on the lookout for Medusahead, an invasive grass that can aggressively out-compete native species. Learn how to identify, report, and manage it before it becomes an issue.
Be on the Lookout: Ventenata
Ventenata is an invasive annual grass that's an emerging threat to South Dakota rangelands due to its ability to exclude desired native species. Learn how to identify, report, and manage it before it becomes a problem in your area.
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm to host Field Day on July 11
July 07, 2023
The South Dakota State University West River Research Farm Tour will be held on July 11 near Sturgis, South Dakota, running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Oat Variety Trial Results
In 2023, oat variety trials were planted at 7 locations and a regional summary in South Dakota.